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Part 1: AutoCAD Basics Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD2018 In this chapter, you will learn about: AutoCAD user interface Customizing user interface Important AutoCADcommands Introduction AutoCAD is legendary software in the world of Computer Aided Designing (CAD). It has completed 35 years by the 2017. If you are a new user of this software, then the time you spend on learning this software will be a wise investment. If you have used previous versions of AutoCAD, you will be able to learn the new enhancements. I welcome you to learn AutoCAD using this book through step-by-step examples to learn various commands and techniques. System requirements The following are system requirements for running AutoCAD smoothly on your system. Microsoft Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7, Windows 10. CPU Type: • 32-bit: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) processor • 64-bit: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 64-bit (x64) processor 2 GB of RAM (4GB Recommended) for 32-bit. 4GB of RAM (8GB Recommended) for 64-bit. Resolution 1360 x 2160 (1920 x 1080 or higher recommended) with True Color. Resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 supported on Windows 10, 64 bit systems (with capable display card) for High Resolution & 4K Displays. 6 GB of free space for installation. Windows display adapter capable of 1360 x 2160 with True Color capabilities. DirectX® 9 or DirectX 11 compliant card recommended. Windows Internet Explorer 11 or later. .NET Framework Version 4.6 1

Part 1: AutoCAD Basics Starting AutoCAD2018 To start AutoCAD2018, double-click the AutoCAD2018 icon on your Desktop (or) click Start > All apps > AutoCAD2018 > AutoCAD2018. AutoCAD user interface When you double-click the AutoCAD2018 icon on the desktop, the AutoCAD2018 initial screen will appear. On the Initial Screen, click Start Drawing to open a new drawing file. The drawing file consists of a graphics window, ribbon, menu bar, toolbars, command line, and other screen components, depending on the workspace that you have selected. 2